Election Fraud Investigation in Mobile...U.S. Postal Service officials have launched an investigation into the mailing of several absentee ballots for the Mobile municipal, after a postal worker reported what appeared to be voter fraud, according to FOX10 news. Mobile City Clerk Lisa Lambert, who will oversee vote returns in Tuesday’s mayoral and City Council election, said she was contacted by USPS investigators regarding their concerns, the news station reported. Lambert said the postal officials questioned the mailing of numerous ballots bearing similar handwriting, as well as multiple ballots from the same voters being mailed almost daily. Tommy Loftis, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office said there is not an active investigation into the matter. “The administration of elections is chiefly a function of state government. However, federal authorities may become involved in election fraud matters when a state prosecutor asks for federal assistance,” according to the Department of Justice’s website. Tuesday’s city election includes a contentious race between incumbent Mayor Sam Jones and challenger Sandy Stimpson, and a third candidate, Doris Brown. Three challenged City Council races – in District 2, 3 and 4 -- are also on the ballot. Thursday, Aug. 23, was the deadline for returning absentee ballot applications to election officials to participate in the vote. (Source: Al, 8/27/2013)
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:46:27 +0000